Heliandes
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Heliandes is an airline based in Medellín, Colombia. It is a passenger and freight charter airline specialising in fixed wing and helicopter operations. Its main base is Olaya Herrera Airport, Medellín.[1]
History
The airline was established in 1998 and started operations in 2004.[1]
Accidents and incidents
In 2001, a Heliandes Let L-410 crashed into a hillside just after takeoff from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. All 16 occupants were killed. According to the incident report, the cause was a failure to follow standard company procedures or the approved flight plan combined with the formation of cumulus clouds making visual operations difficult.[2][3][4]
In 2006, a Heliandes Mil Mi-8MTV-1 with registration HK-4164 crashed out of control en route from Orito to Puente Onco. The cause, according to the accident report, was a potential lack of proper maintenance of the aircraft. All 5 occupants were killed.[5]
Fleet
The Heliandes fleet includes the following aircraft (as of July 2016):[1]
References
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